The association between betel quid use and oral potentially malignant and malignant disorders in Southeast Asian and Pacific regions: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE evidence profile

BackgroundBetel quid (BQ) chewing is a prevalent habit in the Asian and Pacific regions. It is deeply intertwined within cultural customs, and has been reported to result in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and malignant disorders (MDs).ObjectiveWe aim to present a summative and broad ov...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Oral Health
Main Authors:	Aula Jasim, Xia Li, Alfini Octavia, Indrayadi Gunardi, Leonard Crocombe, Elizabeth Fitriana Sari
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Subjects:	betel quid stem inflorescence areca nut oral submucous fibrosis oral cancer
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2024.1397179/full